new savage 12 6mm norma br( bad machine work)

[alpha223]

This is the first time I have tried to post pic so bare with me.I just purchased this rifle last week,loaded a dummy round and was cycling the bolt and was rough as a cob,and this is what I found.The lug rails for the bolt looks like corn rows.So I took it back and I am waiting on a decision to see what they are going to do about it.The local gun shop may try to smooth it out or send it back to savage http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/softaildhd/39c25fcf-5605-4b25-8791-054c962bf648_zpsniwh6ihg.png

[wbm]

Ouch! I would send it back unless Savage is on-board with using a local smith to fix it.

[yew plucker]

Call Savage and tell them the issue. They will most likely send you a shipping label so you can send it back at no cost. They will make it right with you. Reputation is EVERYTHING in the gun business.

[alpha223]

I will wait and see what the gunsmith says and I will go from there.Thanks for the replies guys

[alpha223]

The gun shop said it did not look that bad to them,but it does to me.So they are sending it back to savage.It could be 4 to 6 weeks.thanks Jeff

[alpha223]

Update,I got my 12 back from savage.They took it apart and ground the bolt ways,she is slick as a babys bottom now.Sorry did not take time to take pics.I am happy now,thanks guys

[Process_engineer]

Ouch looks like a bad broaching job. Glad Savage took care of it for you.